James B. Hale

James B. Hale, PhD, until his death in 2023, was an internationally respected expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychology. He served on the faculties of several universities, and, after retiring from academia, opened a clinical practice serving children and families of the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, he was founding director of the Center for Teaching Brain Literacy in Bellingham, Washington. A board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Hale was also a licensed school psychologist and certified special education teacher. He conducted research to make neuropsychological assessment relevant for school intervention for children with high-incidence learning and behavior problems. A frequent conference presenter, Dr. Hale was author or coauthor of numerous scholarly publications.